married couple sharing a kiss on the dance floor

Wedding Planner

CHECKLIST

Choose a wedding date
Determine your budget
Choose your wedding theme
Pick your wedding party
Schedule engagement photos
Start compiling guest list
Research venues for your ceremony and reception
Research bridal gown styles and plan a shopping trip!
Create and order your save the date

Reserve a venue for ceremony and reception
Choose bridesmaid attire and accessories
Book a photographer
Book a DJ/band
Ensure passport is valid if honeymoon is abroad
Book a wedding planner
Book a caterer
Decide on décor
Mail out save the date

Plan a honeymoon
Start looking for invitations and stationery
Start looking for favours
Finalize dresses and accessories for all
Find hotels for guests coming from out of town
Reserve tables, chairs, and linens required
Create gift registries
Reserve décor
Choose an officiant

Book an officiant
Order wedding cake
Schedule tastings
Decide on outfits for groomsmen
Book a florist
Finalize a guest list
Finalize timeline wedding rehearsal
Research hair and makeup and book stylists and artist
Book rehearsal dinner venue

Choose flowers for reception, party, attendants, etc.
Schedule dress fittings
Book honeymoon flights and hotels
Book room for wedding night
Finalize a rehearsal dinner guest list
Buy a ring bearer pillow
Prepare playlists for DJ/band
Book rehearsal dinner venue
Finalize reception menu

Order menu cards
Order wedding favours
Finalize honeymoon plans
Shop for outfit for bachelorette/engagement party
Book hair and makeup appointments
Book spa and beauty treatments
Plan reception seating
Book mani/pedi/massage for day before
Get "Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue"

Send wedding invitations
Begin writing wedding vows
Meet with officiant to plan the ceremony
Apply for marriage license
Finalize fittings for wedding dress and wedding party
Finalize seating
Order transportation for wedding day
Pick up wedding rings
Create a wedding day schedule

Give a copy of your honeymoon itinerary to someone
Confirm honeymoon reservations
Pick up marriage license
Confirm date and time with venue/s
Update registries
Delegate someone to return all rentals
Provide wedding party and vendors with schedule
Check in with vendors and finalize details
Order thank you cards

Pack for honeymoon
Final dress fitting
Follow up with guests who have not RSVP'd
Give caterer the final count
Prepare wedding day emergency kit
Meet with photographer to discuss requests
Send playlists to DJ/band
Get haircut and colour
Enjoy scheduled spa and beauty treatments

Get a mani / pedi / massage
Attend wedding rehearsal
Have the groomsmen attire picked up
Final confirmation with all vendors
Deliver welcome bags to hotels
Confirm your hair and makeup appointments
Finish packing for the honeymoon
Ensure everything is laid out for the morning
Get your beauty rest. Don't stay up late!

Eat a healthy and hearty breakfast
Give best man wedding rings
Take a deep breath and relax and enjoy the day!